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Steve L. Harris, 57, of Olin, died Thursday, April 10, 2008, at his home.
 A celebration of his life was held Thursday, April 17, 2008, at 11:00 a.m. at Lahey Funeral Home in Olin, with Pastor Julie May officiating. Friends called from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Lahey Funeral Home in Olin.
Burial was in the Olin Cemetery, Olin, Iowa, with military honors accorded by the American Legion Blayney Miner Ahrendsen Post #412, of Olin. Memorials are preferred.
Steve Leroy Harris was born on June 15, 1950 in Independence, Iowa, the son of Leroy and Virginia (Wing) Harris. He graduated in 1970 from Olin High School. He married Connie Winkler on July 11, 1973 in Monticello. He later married Deb S. Fairley on April 24, 1982 in Anamosa.
Steve served in the U. S. Army stationed in Germany during the Vietnam War. He worked with the family business, Hometown Dairy in Olin, and Leer Corporation in Iowa City, manufacturing car parts until March 2007.
He liked to play pool and belonged to several pool leagues.
He is survived by his wife, Deb Harris, of Olin; his children, Cassandra Harris and Luke Harris, both of Olin, Lindsay Harris (Brett Tjaden) of Oxford Junction, Staci (Thad) Shaffer of Marion and Tracy (Luke) Anderson and Chad Harris, both of Cedar Rapids; 9 grandchildren; his parents, Leroy and Virginia Harris, of Anamosa; a sister, Cindy (Larry) Graf, of Cedar Rapids, and a brother, Mark Harris of Olin.
Submitted by: Janet A. Brandt
Source: Midland Times, Wyoming, Iowa, 18 April 2008
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Angie Harrison Anderson
Rites for County Pioneer are Held |
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Mrs. Angie (Harrison) Anderson, 84, early pioneer of Aurora county (South Dakota), died December 31 (1949) at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Vinnie Litton, Sioux City, Iowa, with whom she had made her home the past several years.
Mrs. Anderson was born July 2, 1865 at Morley, Iowa (to William and Rhoda Harrison). In 1886 she came to South Dakota to teach school. She was married to Oliver Anderson September 8, 1887 at Morley, Iowa. They returned to Aurora County, where they homesteaded and made their home from 1887 until 1914 when they moved to Plankinton (South Dakota). Mr. Anderson died in 1921 at which time Mrs. Anderson moved to Sioux City, making her home there for 29 years.
Seven children were born to them: Four daughters and three sons, Mrs. Vinnie Litton, Sioux City Ia., Rex Anderson, Stickney (SD), Harry E. Anderson, Worthington, Minn., Mrs. Ruth Schiller, Mrs. Eunice Gamble and Mrs. Amy Sand, all of Los Angeles, Ca. A son Ervy V. Anderson, preceded her in death. He was a casualty of World War I. Surviving besides the children are one sister, Mrs. Ada Jarett, nine grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at Sioux City, Iowa, and then at Plankinton, where interment was made.
Mrs. Anderson was one of the older pioneers of South Dakota, always lending a helping hand when needed, loved and admired by those who knew her. Her passing is marked by the sands of time, and the children she leaves mourn her passing shall always cherish her memory.
Mother
Out of the mist of those wonderful years,
I see my mother’s smile.
Days when she kissed me and dried my tears,
Seem but a little while.
Recalling the words you taught me to say,
As you watched o’er my childish play;
Ever in dreams you’re with me, it seems,
Just as you’ll be some day!
Submitted by: David Anderson, her great-grandson.
Source: Stickney Argus, Stickney, South Dakota.
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Benjamin Harrison
5 August 1820—23 July 1876 |
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Mr. Benj. Harrison, living between Anamosa and Fairview, has been suffering for years from an affliction of the knee and finally ulceration set in. After a consultation of physicians an amputation of the leg was determined upon as affording the only hope of prolonging life. Accordingly a week ago last Wednesday Dr. Stoddart, assisted by Drs. Adair, McLean and Eaton, performed the operation, but the strength of Mr. Harrison gave way and he died the following Sabbath. His age was 56 years.
Submitted by: Richard Harrison, 2nd great-grandson
Source: The Anamosa Eureka, July 27, 1876.
Note: Benjamin Harrison is buried at Center Cemetery.
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Ernest Wyant Harrison
9 September 1865—22 October 1924 |
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DEATH NOTICE
E. W. Harrison, well known Anamosa resident, died last evening. He had been failing for months. Some time ago he suffered a stroke, and never fully recovered from its effects. He had a premonition that the end was near. Less than ten days ago he expressed this thought to the writer. Mr. Harrison had for years been in charge of the repairs and construction work on the local water plant. He had a knowledge of the system possessed by no other individual, and that knowledge and his experience with the local lines are going to be badly missed in the future work. The funeral will be held from the Congregational church tomorrow afternoon.
Source: The Anamosa Eureka, October 23, 1924
OBITUARY
Ernest Wyant Harrison was born in Anamosa, September 9th, 1865. He was the son of Benjamin and Nancy Harrison. With the exception of brief periods spent at different times on farms in the vicinity of Fairview, Viola and Amber, his entire life was lived in the town of his birth.
For many years he had been in charge of the construction work of the local water plant and was employed in a similar capacity by the owners of the plant before it became city property. Altogether his work in this connection covered a period of some thirty years. As is generally admitted he had a knowledge of the local water system possessed by no other individual, and his knowledge and experience in this connection will cause him to be sorely missed in the future construction and repair work of the plant.
He was an honest and a faithful man who did not slight his tasks and took pride in doing well whatever he was called upon to do. All over the city, his work abides a monument to his industry, honesty and faithfulness. He was a quiet unostentatious type of citizen who tried to be just and true and honorable in all his relationships with his fellowmen and to perform his duties faithfully day by day. At the close of each day he might have said like Longfellow's village blacksmith, "something accomplished, something done has earned a night's repose." He was known and honored as a man who was trying to meet earnestly the obligations of each day as they arose, who sought only modest returns for his valuable services and who kept his hands clean, his life stainless and his conscience clear.
Mr. Harrison united with the Baptist church of Fairview when a young man remaining until it disbanded. He united with the Congregational church of Anamosa about the year 1906 remaining a member until his death. He was a member of several fraternal orders, the Knights of Pythias, the Modern Woodmen, the Royal Neighbors and the Mystic Workers of the World.
Mr. Harrison was married April 11, 1886, at Fairview in this county, to Liona Levina Walbridge who died April 21, of this year, just six months and one day before he too passed on. There were born to Mr. and Mrs. Harrison eight children: Ernest of Chicago; Warren W.; Masie, now Mrs. Templin of Waterloo; Ralph of Anamosa; Edith Marvel; Marguerite, now Mrs. Ballou of Chicago; Mildred, now Mrs. Kidwell of Waterloo; and Marian of Anamosa. Two of these children, Warren W. and Edith Marvel, preceded both father and mother to the other shore. The others remain to mourn their loss. Mr. Harrison is also survived by two sisters, Mrs. Edith Sigmund and Mrs. Alice Byerly both of Anamosa, and by one brother, Hilton Waggoner of Kansas City, Kansas. There are also six grandchildren.
Some years ago Mr. Harrison suffered a paralytic stroke from which he never fully recovered. With steadily failing health, particularly in the last few months, only his persistence, courage and quiet heroism enabled him to keep at his tasks. His children all grown, his wife gone and his own strength fast failing, he had little desire left to live, and so expressed himself to his children and to several friends. But it was only a little over a week ago that he dropped his tasks. The end came at last on Wednesday evening, October 22. He passed to his rest at the age of 59 years, 1 month and 13 days.
Funeral services were held at the Congregational church Friday Afternoon at two o'clock conducted by Rev. Ernest Evans. Miss Genevieve Osborne sang, "Leave It With Him," and a quartette composed of Messrs. Carrier and Hartman and Miss Osborne and Miss Crispin sang, "Abide with Me," and "Nearer My God to Thee." Miss Florence Hale was at the organ. The pall bearers were T. E. Watters, Arthur Remley, Walter Pearson, W. A. Hogan, Geo. Walker and Dan Meredith. Interment was in the family lot at Riverside.
Submitted by: Richard Harrison, great-grandson
Source: Anamosa Eureka, October 30, 1924. |
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Eliza Ann Hawkins Thomas
A Mother in Israel at Rest
Mrs. Solomon Thomas Passes Away
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Eliza Ann Hawkins was born in Daviess county, Indiana, Dec. 7, 1816,
and died Feb. 10, 1907. Her age was 90 years, two months and 3 days.
How great a life our sister lived she never knew. Her life was so busy
with her labors of love she never found out what a great, good woman she
was. Her realm was home, her throne was love, her scepter was tenderness,
her crown was service. He that would be greatest among you let him be
servant of all. Her dear ones were her "joy and crown" and at her Lord's
command she was the servant of all. Few now live who knew her well, but
what she was is seen in the lives of her children. Seldom even in the most
carefully organized homes do all the children learn to love and follow the
truth. But her way and ministry surely were tenderest, wisest, best, for
her large family all are followers of the Christ she loved.
Her marriage to Solomon Thomas, a Kentuckian, occurred Jan. 3, 1833.
After 23 years spent in the Hoosier State they prepared to go to Minnesota.
In the usual manner, with covered wagons, a large herd of cattle for those
days, horses and equipment, with their eight sons and three daughters, they
made their way across Illinois to Iowa. Reaching the home of Capt. E. B.
Alderman, near Cass Center, and finding a fine spring of water, they
unhitched for the night. How like Abraham as he went out seeking a country.
Capt. Alderman went down to the camp and, after talking with the new comers,
he was attracted by their spirit and character and decided that they would
be valuable citizens. Knowing of a farm for sale he took Mr. Thomas over
the next morning to see it. Touched by the interest of the westerner,
impressed by the promise of the country, and weary with the long pilgrimage
he bought the farm and set about making the home. This was in the year
1856. His son William now [...] the same farm.
With all the cares and vicissitudes of these experiences this mother,
wife, this neighbor and friend was uncomplaining. With the spirit of
beautiful Christian devotion she rose to meet every emergency with true
nobility of soul. Every one who knew her became her friend. They knew her
but to love her. She was very quiet and unpretentious but earnest, devout
and faithful. Her joy was to be a true helpmeet and faithful mother. A new
church was built largely through the arduous efforts of her husband. Their
home was open for the pioneer preacher of those early days. They never came
too often nor too many at a time. Whether just passing through or shut in
by storm, she made them welcome. News of the world came by them. Then
papers were few and news seldom came. So the minister became a center of
much interest. This of course gave added interest to family religion. Her
family, orderly and neatly kept, were trained to be devout and when but boys
their voices could be heard in prayer at the prayer meetings.
She, too, had her share of sorrow. When the war broke out her sons
were growing young men. As to their God so to their country's flag this
home was taught to be true. Noble in [sic] the spirit of the American
mother of the soldier boy. What a rare thing to bury the mother of soldiers
who fought in the sixties. Three sons were laid upon her country's altar by
this mother. Bennett went out under Capt. Alderman and Edmund enlisted
while visiting cousins in Indiana, who were then enlisting. All the
anxieties in the midst of the uncertainties of those awful days she knew.
Edmund sickened and died at the front. Bennett came home sick from disease
and exposure and she watched by his side until his spirit took its flight.
James was in the service but a short time and still lives.
The world knows full well the story of the illustrious American soldier
of the sixties, and while his courage and heroism and devotion are exalted,
back of it all and with it all, and dare we not say, above it all, let us
not forget the mother. Was her courage or devotion or patriotism less?
Perhaps it cost her more to say good-bye and to receive the letter telling
of sickness and the message of death or to see a son come home, fade away
and slip from her embrace.
The Japanese say that the secret of America's great soldiers is that
they had great mothers.
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Anke Hayen Tobiassen
1 April 1854—21 Jan 1930
Pioneer Lady of Wayne Twp. Passes Away
Had Been Ill For Nearly Six Weeks: Funeral Next Sunday |
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Death ended the earthly suffering of Mrs. Anke Margaret Tobiassen last Tuesday evening shortly before 9 o'clock. She passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Frederick Helgens, in Wayne township. Mrs. Tobiassen had been in failing health during the greater portion of the past winter, and a month ago her condition became worse. A severe case of pneumonia developed which was the direct cause of her death. Throughout her illness she was given tender care by her children, who had the assistance of a nurse.
Mrs. Tobiassen was a daughter of John and Elretka (nee Oltman) Hayen. She was born at Moens, Ostfriesland, Germany, April 1, 1854, and was therefore past 75 years of age at the time of her death. She emigrated to the United States with her sister, Eliza, in 1872. A year later she was married to Bernhard H. Tobiassen, October 28, 1873. The marriage occurred at St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran church.
Mr. and Mrs. Tobiassen became the parents of eight children, three of whom died at an early age. Those surviving are Mrs. Katherine Folkerts, Mrs. Grace Helgens, Mrs. Annie Stahlberg, Tobias R. Tobiassen, and Hayo Tobiassen. All of the children, together with fifteen grandchildren reside in Wayne township.
The fiftieth wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Tobiassen was celebrated October 28, 1923. A fine dinner was given in their honor by their children, which was attended by 125 guests. The children presented each of their parents with a gold watch. Following a four course dinner, Rev. J. Willms, pastor of Zion's Evangelical Lutheran church, delivered a fitting tribute to Mr. and Mrs. Tobiassen.
After an active life on the farm for forty-three years, they retired in 1916. They made their home for some time with Mr. and Mrs. John E. Folkerts and later with their son, Tobias Tobiassen. It was at the later home that Mr. Tobiassen died July 27, 1927. He was one of the founders of Zions’s Lutheran church in Wayne township. Since the death of her husband, Mrs. Tobiassen, has made her home visiting for periods her children in Wayne township.
Funeral services for Mrs. Tobiassen will be held next Sunday, January 26. Short services will be held in the home Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Helgens at 10:30 o’clock and later at Zion's church at 11 o’clock. Both services will be in charge of Rev. J. Willms, pastor of Zion’s church. Mrs. Tobiassen’s body will be laid to rest in the cemetery adjoining the church.
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Hayo Hayen
16 April 1848—5 January 1929
Pioneer Monticello Man Is Dead At 81 |
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MONTICELLO, Jan. 7, 1929-- Hayo Hayen, 81, died at his home in this city
Saturday from an attack of influenza and pneumonia. Mr. Hayen was a pioneer
of this community, having come here in 1875. He was born in Moens, Germany,
April 16, 1848. In 1875 he was married to Miss Anna Behrendt at Moens. In
the same year Mr. and Mrs Hayen came to this community. There were no
children in the Hayen family. Mr. Hayen has three sisters and one brother
living in this community. The are Henry Hayen, Mrs. Anna Tobiasson, Mrs.
Meta Behrends, and Mrs. Theodor Reinets. Services will be held in the St.
Matthew's Lutheran Church Tuesday at 12:30 o'clock. Burial will be in
Oakwood Cemetery.
Submitted by: Karen Peyton
Source: Gazette Repulican, Cedar Rapids. |
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Henry Heeren
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Henry Heeren, who lived near the Sand Hill church, east of Monticello, and whose funeral occurred Thursday, had been a resident of this vicinity for more than fifty years, and was a highly respected and well known citizen. He was the tenth child in a family of eleven children, and was himself the father of twelve children, six of whom are dead. Mr. Heeren was born in Germany, in 1834. He came to the United States a the age of 20, locating in Illinois, where he married. Mr. and Mrs. Heeren came to Iowa in 1861, buying a farm near Monticello, which was their home during life. Mr. Heeren is survived by the following named children: Mrs. George Balster, Mrs. John Behrends, Mrs. Gerd Null, George Heeren, Edward Heeren and William Heeren; also thirty-one grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren. Mrs. William Itman (?) of Scotch Grove is a step-daughter. A single surviving sister is Mrs. Almuth Bohlken. The funeral services were held at the residence of Edward Heeren, where the decedent had made his home after the death of his wife, and also at St. John's Lutheran church of this city. The pastor, Rev. William M. L. Schuelz, spoke in German to the assembled people, and Rev. H. E. Jacobs of Kewanee, who has been a neighbor of Mr. Heeren's for many years, spoke in English. Interment was had in the Sand Hill church cemetery, in sight of his home.
Submitted by: Sharon Oltmanns
Source: The Evening Gazette, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, February 4, 1913.
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James H. Heiken
December 25, 1937–February 27, 2008 |
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James N. Heiken, 70, of Wyoming, Iowa died Wednesday, February 27, 2008, at his home.
A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, March 1, 2008, at 1:30 p.m. at Lahey Funeral Home in Wyoming. Burial will be in South Mineral Cemetery, Onslow, Iowa. Friends may call from 3 to 7 p.m. Friday at Lahey Funeral Home in Wyoming.
James Noel Heiken was born on December 25, 1937, in Monticello, Iowa, the son of John Henry and Muriel (Taylor) Heiken. He married Erma L. Wells on August 5, 1956 in Anamosa, Iowa.
Jim worked at Walters Lumber and Wyoming Mutual Telephone Company for 25 years, retiring in December of 2007.
He enjoyed the outdoors, trapping, hunting, fishing, arrowhead hunting, camping and boating.
He is survived by his wife, Erma Heiken, of Wyoming; two daughters, Marijane (Steve) Kyarsgaard, of Monmouth and Sherry (David) Orris, of Wyoming; two sons, Steve (Debra) Heiken and Toby (Heather) Heiken, both of Wyoming; 9 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Donna Lee (Dick) Strothers, of Martelle, and Ruth Ann (Tim) Corporon, of New London, Iowa.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Jack Heiken.
Submitted by: Janet A. Brandt
Source: Midland Times, Wyoming, Iowa, 29 February 2008
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George B. Hein
2 September 1886–2 February 1952 |
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Monticello Farmer Died Suddenly
George B. "Stub" Hein passed away unexpectedly Saturday morning at his home in Richland township. Funeral services were held Tuesday from the Goettsch funeral home at 2 o'clock with the clergyman in charge being Rev. John F. Baumann. Interment was made at the Oakwood cemetery.
George B. Hein was born September 2, 1886 in Richland township near Monticello, the son of George W. and Emaline Kiburz Hein. He was one of five children, and was educated in the rural schools in Richland township.
On December 9, 1908, he was united in marriage to Ursula A. Arduser of Monticello and for 10 years made their home on the Hein homestead and for the last 34 years at their present home in the township. He was a member of the First Presbyterian in church in Monticello. He had continued to follow the farming profession throughout his life.
Survivors include his wife, Ursula, one sister, Mrs. Howard Hicks of Monticello, and two brothers, Frank E. Hein of Scotch Grove and Fred W. Hein of Anamosa. Another brother Leonard preceded him in death in 1949.
Pallbearers included Ben Buol, Paul Schneiter, John Fitzsimmons, Marion Clark, Frank Schneiter and Larry Martinsen.
Submitted by: Lloyd Raeg
Source: Monticello (Iowa) Express, 7 Feb 1952, p 4, Col 8. |
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Robert Henderson
For 50 Years a Resident of Monticello |
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Robert Henderson, for 50 years a resident of Monticello, died at his home on the afternoon of Friday June 11. He had reached the age of 83 years. Mr. Henderson had been in feeble health for the period of two years before death came to him as a welcomed caller.
The funeral services were conducted at the family homestead, last Monday afternoon by Rev. Charles B. Cushman, the pastor of the Congregational church. Interment was had in Oakwood cemetery.
Robert Henderson was a native of North Harpersfield, Delaware county, New York, where he was born June 30, 1832. At the age of seventeen, he removed to Ohio where he learned the trade of a carpenter and joiner. In the spring of 1855, he came to Iowa, and settled in Jackson county, but after a short stay there, he removed to Castle Grove township in Jones county where he worked at his trade. It was while he was living there that he returned to Ohio and married Polly L. Palmer, at Bassetta, Trumbull county, March 3, 1861. Mr. Henderson had lived longer in the same residence than any other person in Monticello. He built the house in which he always lived, and where he died, in 1866.
Mr. And Mrs. Henderson celebrated their golden wedding, March 3, 1911. Mrs. Henderson's father was the son of B. Palmer, a revolutionary soldier, and her mother was the granddaughter of Timothy Johnson, also a revolutionary soldier, whose ancestors were Colonial soldiers and civil officers. John Johnson, the original emigrant from whom these others descended, came to America with the Winthrop fleet in 1669. He settled in Roxbury, Massachusetts, and was "the surveyor of all ye armies."
Mr. and Mrs. Henderson were the parents of five children, namely: Charles P. Henderson, who died, November 20, 1889; Jennie R., the wife of J. F. Porter, of Davenport, who is president of the Tri-City Electric Railway Co.; Jessie M., who died, August 27, 1867; Ella L., the wife of Charles L. Bartholomew, of Minneapolis, the well known cartoonist whose frequently copied pictures bear the signature of "Bart;" Robert Henderson, of Monticello, who has assumed and follows his father's business as a builder and contractor.
Mr. Henderson was an honest and faithful contractor. On any piece of work, no matter how extensive, his oral agreements were as good as his written bond. He therefore never lacked for work. In industry he was a pattern that young men could well follow. Also he was a good citizen who heartily supported every movement for the betterment of the community.
Submitted by: John Hutchins Jr.
Source: The Monticello Express, 17 June 1915. |
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Bertha "Ozark Sally" Hendrix
Widow of Dillon Bickford |
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Bertha "Ozark Sally" Bickford, 76, of Onslow, died Monday, Nov. 12, 1990 at St. Luke's Hospital in Cedar Rapids.
Funeral services were held Thursday, Nov. 15 at 10:30 a.m. at Hayden Funeral Home in Wyoming, with the Rev. Frederick Kramer officiating. Burial was in the Clay Cemetery.
Visitation was Wednesday, Nov. 14, from 4 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Mrs. Bickford was born March 31, 1914 in Washburn, Mo., the daughter of Roy and Mona Young Hendrix. She married Dillon Bickford on Feb. 18, 1929 in Depew, Okla. They lived in Oklahoma and Texas until 1933 when they moved to a farm in the Monmouth area. In 1943, they moved to a farm in the Onslow area where they remained. Mr. Bickford died in December 1974. Mrs. Bickford remained on the farm until her death.
She was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church of Onslow.
Survivors include one daughter, Bercitis (Mrs. Vernon) Miller of Onslow; three sons, Edwin and J. E. both of Onslow, and Donald of Wyoming; seven grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; two step great-grandchildren; one sister, Theresa (Mrs. Claude) Barker, Maquoketa; and one brother, Curt Hendrix of Van Buren, Ark.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, three brothers and two sisters.
Submitted by: Janet A. Brandt
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Clarence Heyen
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LANGWORTHY—Clarence Heyen, 65, operator of the general store here for 45 years, died suddenly Friday morning.
Survivors include his wife; two sons, Robert of Boone and Clifford or Langworthy; two daughters, Mrs. Donald Husmann of Langworthy and Mrs. James Reed of Springerville, Ariz.; two brothers and a sister.
Services: Monday at 1:30, Goettsch funeral home. Masonic service Sunday at 7:30 p.m.
Submitted by: Sharon Oltmanns
Source: The Cedar Rapids Gazette, Saturday, June 6, 1964
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Gesina Henrika Heyen
Mrs. John C. Balster
Death Thursday Follows Extended Illness |
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Gesina Henricka Balster, 91, passed away at the John McDonald hospital Thursday afternoon, after having been a patient there for the past three months. Funeral services will be held this afternoon (Monday) September 20, at 2:30 p.m. from St. John's Lutheran church, with the pastor Rev. August K. Stenzel officiating. Burial will be made in the St. John's cemetery. Casket bearers were Leslie M. Balster, Benhard Brokens, C. E. Heyen, Abbott Mayer, James Stadtmueller, and Lyle Tobiason.
Born Gesina Henrika Heyen in Reepsholt, Germany, Sept. 1, 1863, she was the daughter of Heike Heyen and Maria Wiemers Heyen. On Feb. 4, 1888, she entered the United States and was married to John C. Balster on Jan. 3, 1893 in St. John's Lutheran church by Rev. F. Von Stobe, and they made their home in the Scotch Gove vicinity. She was the last survivor of eight children. Her husband preceded her in death Apr. 23, 1914.
Survivors include two sons, Arend Balster, Jr. of Scotch Grove and Robert H. Balster of Ixonia, Wis., and a daughter, Mary K. Balster of Scotch Grove. Also surviving are eight grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. She was proceeded in death by her husband, three daughters and one son.
She was a lifelong member of St. John's Lutheran church.
The Goettsch funeral home had charge of arrangements.
Submitted by: Sharon Oltmanns
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Margaret Hier Chesire
Death of Mrs. Matt. Cheshire |
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The many friends of this estimable family will regret to learn of the death of Mrs. Matt Cheshire, residing about a mile and a half east of Anamosa. This event occurred last Saturday at 3 o'clock a.m. She has been afflicted with paralysis for over two years. Her age was fifty-six. The funeral was held from the Catholic church last Monday, at 11 a.m., Fathers Power, Hartigan, of Marion, and Nolan, of Oxford Junction, officiating. She was a native of County Wexford, Ireland, and came to this country in 1852. She was married to Mr. Matt. Cheshire in 1869 at Sinsinawa Mound, Wis., and has always been a faithful wife and mother. Six children resulted from this union and all were present when she passed away. They are: Dr. Matt. Cheshire, of Marshalltown, Miss Julia, John, William, Miss Esther and Frank, all residing at home. Interment followed in Holy Cross cemetery. Mr. and Mrs. Cheshire have lived on their farm ever since their marriage. This loss is a hard one for him and the children and universal sympathy is felt for them.
The pall bearers were: John A. Green, Thos. English, M. Gavin, James Spellman, John M'Manus and Ed. Foley.
Submitted by: Mary Kay Kuhfittig
Source: Anamosa Eureka, Anamosa, Iowa, 27 Sep 1900 |
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Robert Edmund Hill
24 November 1895—16 January 1961 |
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Robert Edmund (Ed) Hill, former newspaper publisher, Republican party official, and farm operator, died at his home in Oxford Junction, Iowa, January 16, 1961; born at Elwood November 24, 1895, the son of William S. Hill; graduated from Maquoketa high school, Cornell College at Nount Vernon in 1915, and attended the State University of Iowa; served in the navy during World War I; married at Lost Nation in 1920 to Alma Christensen who died in 1937; edited and published the Oxford Mirror, Wyoming Journal, and Lost Nation Press for 25 years before his retirement from journalism in 1953; became executive secretary to the Republican state central committee in 1941, served as executive assistant to Governor Robert D. Blue form 1945-1949, and directed Iowa campaign of Senator Robert D. Taft for the Republican presidential nomination in 1952; operated two farms near Maquokets, and had been an area fieldman, serving 16 northeast counties, with the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation for the last six years; married at Maquoketa to Laura Ingals February 12, 1941; was a 32nd degree Mason of Harbor lodge at Lost Nation; survived by his wife and a son, Dr. Robert E. Hill Jr., associate professor at Ball State Teachers College, Muncie, Indiana.
Submitted by: Sharyl Ferrall
Source: Annals of Iowa, Third Series, vol. XXXV, no. 8., spring 1961, pg. 631 |
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Vena G. Himebaugh
Died 2 June 1983 |
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Vena G. Himebaugh, 84, died Thursday night at the Monticello Senior Home.
Survivors are a daughter, Lois Hoeriger of Pacific Palisades, Calif.; a
son, Phil of Monticello; a sister, Mary Keller of Chicago; four grandchildren;
and four great-grandchildren.
Services: Today, 1:30 p.m., Goettsch's, where friends may
call. Burial: Hopkinton Cemetery.
Submitted by: KulaLacat
Source: Monticello, IA newspaper, Saturday, 4 June 1983 |
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Hans L. Hoffman
6 December 1904 - 20 May 1982 |
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Services for Hans L. Hoffman, 77, were held May 24 in the Peace United Church of Christ, with burial in Oakwood Cemetery, Monticello. The Rev. Terry Rehling conducted the services.
Hans L. Hoffman died May 20 at St. Luke Hospital, Cedar Rapids, of a cardiac arrest suffered hours earlier.
Hans Leonard Hoffman was born near Monticello on Dec. 6, 1094. He was the son of William Hoffman and his wife, Louise Florin Hoffman. He had received his early education in the Monticello area schools and graduated from the high school in 1922. He attended Coe College in Cedar Rapids for two years.
Hans Hoffman and Iola Ruth Ambuehl were married on Nov. 6, 1931. Following their marriage the couple farmed in the Monticello area. They became the parent of six children. His wife preceded him in death on Nov. 16, 1956. After the death of his wife Mr. Hoffman moved to Monticello and was employed by the Energy Manufacturing Co. and John McDonald Hospital and later as a salesman until his retirement in 1980.
He was a member of the Peace United Church of Christ of Monticello.
Mr. Hoffman is survived by five children, Jack A. Hoffman, Monticello; Sally, Mrs. Gordon Reese, Lisbon; Jerry A. Hoffman, Epworth; Andrea Hoffman Streets, Monticello, and Stephen L. Hoffman, Lake St. Louis Mo.
He is also survived by a friendly companion, Esther McDonald, Monticello, seventeen grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, and three sisters, Katherine, Mrs. Carl Berhanke, Cedar Rapids, Nella Hoffman and Mrs. Emmaline Staner, both of Monticello. He was preceded in death by his wife, a daughter, Barbara Hoffman Bjornson on Jan, 19, 1977, his parents and four brothers.
Honorary bearers were Hugh Hoffman, Sig Bjornson, Hans Hoffman, Douglas Reese, Vaugh Hoffman, and Todd Hoffman. Casket bearers were Irvin Bohlken, Wayne Wolf, Charles Stubbe, Sam Reyner, Douglas Toenjes and David Berhanke.
Submitted by: Lloyd Raeg
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Demise of Nicholas Holst
3August 1837—25 November 1906 |
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Mr. Nicholas Holst, one of the highly respected citizens of Jones county died at his home in Scotch Grove township, last Sunday morning, the 25th inst., at the age of 69 years, 3 months and 22 days. Mr. Holst had failed very rapidly since the death of his wife, last April. The change was noted by his acquaintances and he, himself, felt that he had become stricken beyond the power of any earthly physician. He remained of good cheer, and was about until a few weeks before death. During his last days he was tenderly cared for by the sons and daughters, who remained at the old home.
The funeral services were conducted, yesterday, the 28th inst., when many of the old friends gathered to pay their respect to his memory and offer tokens of appreciations in floral offerings. A special train from Onslow conveyed the remains and the funeral party to Ingwersen cemetery, at Center Grove, Clinton county. Rev. C. Mardorf of the German Lutheran church officiated at the funeral.
Mr. Nicholas Holst was born in Emmersbul, Nord Schleswig, Germany, August 3rd., 1837. He came to America in a sailing vessel at the age of eighteen. He was industrious, frugal and ambitious, and by his economy and good management soon laid the foundation for the fine fortune which he left his children. Mr. Holst enlisted in Co. M. of the 1st Iowa cavalry in 1861, and served with honor until the close of the war. At the age of 29 Mr. Holst was married to Ida Ingwersen, who died, leaving him with six daughters, of whom four survive, viz: Mrs. John Meggers, Mrs. Frank Petersen, Mrs. John Harms and Miss Ida Holst. Mr. Holst was married in 1879, to Mrs. Sabina Paulsen, who died April 24th 1906, leaving three children, viz: Anna, Nicholas and Cornelius, and three children by a former marriage, viz: Paul and Peter Paulsen and Mrs. Henry Heneke.
Mr. Holst had resided in Scotch Grove township for many years. He was most highly regarded by his acquaintances as an honest man. He was quiet and unobstrusive in disposition, and inclined to decline public honors, although at the time he was prevailed upon to be a candidate for representative on the democratic ticket. He was a stockholder and director in the Lovell State Bank, at Monticello and the Onslow Savings Bank.
Submitted by: Larry
Source: Monticello Express, 29 November 29 1906. |
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Edward S. Holt
Death Due to Pneumonia
Former Anamosa Resident Dies at Cedar Rapids
Visited Local Relatives Chrismas Day |
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Edward S. Holt died at a hospital in Cedar Rapids, last Sunday night, after an illness of only a few days. He was a native of Anamosa, and a graduate of the Anamosa high school. He came from a family identified with the early history of this city and locality. He was a son of the late E. C. Holt of Anamosa.
On Christmas day he was in Anamosa greeting old-time friends while a guest in the home of his sister, Mrs. Clifford L. Niles. When he returned to Cedar Rapids the following morning, he was suffering from a severe cold. His family had left two weeks before for Miami, Florida, and he was stopping temporarily at the Allison hotel.
Saturday evening pneumonia developed, and he was taken at once to a hospital. His family was summoned, but failed to reach his bedside before his death. As soon as the seriousness of his condition was realized a specialist from Chicago, an old-time friend, was summoned, but he also failed to reach Mr. Holt before the end. Mrs. Holt, with the children, started homeward from Florida, and on Monday had not been reached with notice of her husband's death. They arrived at Cedar Rapids yesterday. The following sketch of the deceased is taken from the Cedar Rapids Gazette:
"Edward Sales Holt was born in Anamosa, October 17, 1874, and received his early education in the public schools in that place. He also was graduated from the Anamosa high school, and later was graduated from the School of Pharmacy at the Iowa State university. Following his graduation from the university he was employed as a pharmacist in Dubuque. He came to Cedar Rapids about twenty years ago, and was for several years owner and proprietor of the Grand Hotel pharmacy.
"Mr. Holt became identified with the Howard-Holt company soon after its organization here about twelve years ago by Charles Howard, now of Los Angeles. Starting in a small way, it was largely through Mr. Holt's energy and his thorough knowledge of the drug and physicians' supply business, that the company became one of the largest of its kind in the central west. At the time of his death he was secretary and treasurer of the Howard-Holt company, secretary and treasurer of the E.S. Holt company, a subsidiary concern, and treasurer of the Gazette company. He was a member of the local Elks lodge.
"He was married October 29, 1892, to Mollie Leston Miller, daughter of the late Clarence L. Miller, and to them were born three children, Rachel, age, twelve, and Mary, age, eight. The other child died in infancy. He is also survived by four sisters, Mrs. Clifford Niles, Anamosa; Mrs. Charles R. Howard, Los Angeles; Mrs. O.L. Perfect, New York City and Miss Nell Holt of Los Angeles. Also by one brother, H.J. Holt of Manitou, Colorado, but who is at present in Nashville, Tenn.
"Mr. Holt was well known throughout the central west in a business way, and enjoyed a particularly wide acquaintance throughout Iowa. His acquaintance and associations in Cedar Rapids included practically the entire business population, and he was known as one of the most enterprising of the younger generation of business men. He was distinctly a family man, and there were very few hours when he was not at his office that he was not with his wife and children at home. He accompanied his family and Mrs. Holt's mother, Mrs. Miller, as far as Chicago when they left for Miami two weeks ago."
Submitted by: Mary Kay Kuhfittig
Source: The Anamosa Eureka, Anamosa, Iowa, January 3, 1918. |
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Jonathan Holt
In Memorium |
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This worthy man died at his home in Anamosa on Tuesday morning, June 16, at 2 o'clock and 40 minutes. He was a native of County Wicklow, Ireland, one of those rugged and picturesque counties whose sandy shoals and rocky steeps, so dangerous to the mariner, bound the Irish Channel on the west. His birthplace was in the Vale of Avoca, which the poet Moore has celebrated by a melodious song: "The Meeting of the Waters," that has circled the earth in its beauty. The waters whose bright confluence awakened the peot's inspiration, were the little rivers Avon and Avoca, which join each other between Rathdrum and Arklow---
[The poem which follows has been omitted in this transcription.]
Jonathan Holt was the third child in a family of nine. He was born in 1825, and came to America with his parents in his tenth year. They landed in St. John, New Brunswick, and made that city their home until 1857 when they came to Iowa with the subject of this sketch, his brother Edward C. Holt, and their daughter Catherine Tirzah Holt, who afterwards became Mrs. D.S. Kinsella and sleeps with the quiet turf in the city of silence. Jonathan Holt received a common school education which was begun in the old country, and finished at St. John. He learned the trade of stone and brick mason and became one of the best mechanics of his day. He was of a witty, humorsome and inventive turn of mind; a man of unusual powers of understanding who was an ornament to his business, and not a dull slavish sluggard, who aimed to be respected by dint of his business. There was gold in his character, not simple gilding. Every community is infested with white crows, but Jonathan Holt was not one of them. Conscience was a pearl of great price to him. Politically, religiously and socially he always stood high. His opinions, which were usually based on common sense, were as free and as honest as the winds of heaven. In politics he was a democrat and was never ashamed of his connnection with a minority party he believed to be in the right. He was an intense lover of life. During the space of sixty years that he was permitted to walk the earth he lived more than most men do. All men do not live alike because they are not the same blood and muscle and sinew and spiritual flame. Jonathan Holt was a man of superior possibilities. His lot did not fall in paths which invited him to public eminence, and he lived and died beloved and respected for his intelligence and fidelity as a commoner. He traveled extensively in his early manhood, and was well acquainted with the cities of Boston, New York, Baltimore and Richmond. His marriage occurred after he came west with his father and mother. He was married to Miss Maggie Delahunt in the city of Galena, and this excellent woman survives him. Death came to him in a gradual but complete collapse of his physical powers which manifested itself in paralytic symptoms. The conviction that he was failing in health clouded his spirits for a year before his death. A few weeks before he died he visited the mineral springs at Colfax in the hope that use of the waters would benefit him. No relief was obtained, though on the day of his arrival home he expressed the opinion that his health had been improved. But this cheerful feeling was like a rushlight, soon put out. He failed every day, and in less than a week was dead. On the Sunday night before his death he lost the power of speech, and grew partially unconscious. From his point it was an easy journey through the gates of shadow, and he passed away without knowing the beloved faces that surrounded his bedside. The funeral was held Wednesday last week. On the breast of the coffin was the inscription in silver: "At Rest," and beside it was a floral cross composed of tube roses, and lilies of the valley. The ashes were taken to St. Patrick's Catholic Church where the prayers for the dead were silently repeated by Rev. Father McCormick, and interment was made in the Catholic cemetery. The pall bearers were Dr. Skinner, S.L. Easterly, James Spellman, R.M. Bush, O. E. Ginnen and M. P. Conway.
Submitted by: Mary Kay Kuhfittig
Source: The Anamosa Eureka, Anamosa, Iowa, January 3, 1918.
Note: Jonathan Holt is buried at Riverside Cemetery, Anamosa, and not at the Catholic cemetery, Holy Cross. Jonathan and his father and brothers were responsible for some of the main street buildings in Anamosa and Monticello. The opera houses in both towns were known as "Holt Opera House." |
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Thomas Holt
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DIED: THOMAS HOLT, in Anamosa, Feb 22, aged 79 years. He was born in the county of Wicklow, Ireland, Dec 22, 1792. Married Catharine Brown in the year 1817. Emigrated to St. Johns, New Brunswick, in 1835, and came to America in the fall of 1858. Thomas and Catharine are parents of nine childlren. Five of them are still living and four of them are well known; Thomas (the youngest, is now a resident of Portland, Maine), Jonathan, E.C. and Kate (now Mrs. D.S. Kinsella). Mrs. Holt, with whom the deceased spent over fifty-five years of a happy married life, departed this life only a few short months ago---Nov., 1870.
Submitted by: Mary Kay Kuhfittig
Source: The Anamosa Eureka, Anamosa, Iowa, 23 February 1871.
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Frances Agne Holub
Mrs. Louis Kula |
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Frances Agne Holub Kula, 83, Anamosa, died on Aug, 25, 1975 at the Anamosa Care Center following a lingering illness.
Services will be held today, Thursday, Aug. 28 at 11 a.m. at St. Patrick's Catholic church in Anamosa with the Rev. Al White officiating. Burial will be in Holy Cross cemetery.
She was born on Feb. 7, 1892, at Prairieburg, the daughter of Joseph Holub and Theresa Bezdek Holub. She married Louis Kula of Anamosa on April 20, 1914 at Prairieburg. The couple farmed in rural Linn and Jones counties.
She is survived by two sons, Leonard Kula and LeRoy Kula of Anamosa; four sisters, Mrs. Raymond Kula, Mrs. Ollie Kula and Mrs. John Kula of Prairieburg and Mrs. Leo Connelly of LaCrosse, Wis; three brothers, Mike of Manchester, Albert of Central City and Ed of Prairieburg. 21 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband in 1949 and son Marvin in 1971.
Pallbearers will be Dick Rickels, Lawrence Yanda, Ralph Ralston, Ken Hendrson, Ed Flaherty and John Albang.
Rosary was recited Tuesday and Wednesday, Aug. 26 and Aug. 27 at Dewachter Funeral home at 8 p.m.
Submitted by: KulaLacat
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Alonzo Hosford
1846-1931 |
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Funeral services for the late Alonzo Hosford were held at the Presbyterian church Sunday and were presided over by Rev. V. A.
Woodworth. A large crowd was in attendance to pay a last respect to one who had been actively engaged in the farming industry of his community for these many years. The pastor paid the deceased a glowing respect of his activities through life, which was interspersed by many beautiful songs sang by the choir, including the ceremonies at the church. The
body, followed by a large concourse of sorrowing relatives and friends, was placed in the city of the dead, northeast of Platte. The obituary is as follows:
Obituary
Alonzo Hosford, son of Daniel & Paulina Palmer Hosford was born in the town of Johnstown, Trumbull County, Ohio, November 11, 1846. He died at the home of his son in law, Ansel Bailey of Hamilton township, Charles Mix county, South Dakota at the ripe old age of eighty-five years, two months & four days.
Mr. Hosford was married to Olive Cordelia Hofacre, October 31, 1876 at Monticello, Iowa. She preceded him in death December 6, 1929. To this union was born five children were born, namely; P. A. Hosford of Winner, SD, Mrs E. J. Lightfoot of Monticello, Iowa, O.C. Hosford, S. F. Hosford & Mrs Ansel Bailey all of Platte, SD. Whom survive. Also nineteen
grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and other relatives and friends.
Mr. Hosford's early boyhood was spent in Ohio, moving to Monticello, Iowa, when a young man where farming was the call of the day and which occupation was closely adhered to by him until a year ago when failing health called for a rest. "Keep Busy" was always the password of this highly esteemed old gentleman, and the hours of the day were never too
long to be of usefulness to the worthy were it asked of him.
Education was one of the most essential items in the mind of Mr. Hosford and he was always desirous in prompting progress in every community in which he lived. Deceased came to Charles Mix County January, 6, 1906, purchasing the Stutt ranch southwest of Platte, where he lived until the time of death.
Submitted by: Robert B. Fish
Source: Platte Enterprise, Platte, SD, January 1931. |
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Susannah Hotz Moyer
15 September 1855—15 October 1937 |
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Springville—Mrs. Susannah Moyer, age 82, died at the farm home of her daughter, Mrs. Estella McCleary, Sunday, after a long illness. She had resided near Springville thirty-five years. Mrs Moyer was born near Olin and was married in 1872 to Daniel Moyer who died in 1919. Surviving are her children: Mrs. Estella McCleary, Springville; Mrs. Etta Jameson, Chadron, Neb.; Mrs Nellie Weaver, Springville; John Moyer, James D. Moyer, Frank Moyer all of Central City; Charles Moyer, Waterloo; two brothers, John Hotz of Anamosa and Henry Hotz of Olin. There are twenty-eight grandchildren and thirty-nine great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the Forrest Chapel church, with the Rev. L. C. Smith of Springville officiating. Friends may call at the Beck funeral home until Wednesday noon.
Submitted by: J. J. Lash
Source: Unknown newspaper. Hand written date says Nov 7, 1937.
A Dear One from Us Has Been Taken
Susannah Hotz, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Hotz, was born September 15, 1855 near Olin, and passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Estella McCleary, near Springville, at the age of 82 years, 1 month and 22 days.
She was united in marriage to Daniel Moyer on February 27, 1872, in Anamosa. Mrs. Moyer had been a resident of near Springville for the past 35 years making her home with her children since the death of her husband, who preceded her in death on February 26, 1919.
She is survived by three daughters [???] four sons. One son died in infancy. They are: Mrs. Etta Jameson of Chadron, Nebr.; Mrs Nellie Weaver of Springville; Mrs. Estella McCleary of Springville; John, James D. and Frank Moyer all of Central City, and Chas. Moyer of Waterloo. Two brothers, John Hotz of Anamosa, and Henry Hotz of Olin, 28 grandchildren and 39 great-grandchildren also survive.
Grandmother Moyer
Adear one from us has been taken
To that unknown world up above
And our family with sorrow is shaken
When we think of this dear one we loved.
She was aged and poorly, but willing
To do things we wished her to do,
And grandmother up there in heaven
Had a heart that was honest and true.
She was a jolly good soul in her childhood
She could joke, be cheerful and blue,
But since she had grown older
She was careworn, but patient and true.
A vision to me has been given
Of grandmother there in her grave,
Of peaceful and happy contentment
Please, God, cause our hearts to be brave.
She'll pray for us up in heaven
As loved ones always should do,
We loved her, dear Lord, and our wish is
To meet her in heaven with you.
- By a grand-daughter, Romona Moyer Port.
Submitted by: J. J. Lash
Source: Unknown newspaper. Hand written date says Nov 8, 1937. |
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Albert Howard
Died September 30, 1883 |
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Albert Howard, a former Jones County resident, departed this life one week ago last Sunday and the remains were interred in the Walnut cemetery, on Monday following. He had been a resident of Walnut about six years, and after an illness of two weeks died of consumption, at the age of sixty-four years. He was survived by Frank Howard and family of Clay Mills and Ivah (Howard) Hall of Maquoketa.
Submitted by: Janet A. Brandt
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Bertie Howard
September 14, 1885–April 1, 1895 |
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Once more the community is saddened by the death of Bertie, the son of Mr. and Mrs. G. F. Howard of Clay Mills, which occurred April 1st. He was an only son and it was a severe blow on the parents to part with one they so dearly loved. He was kind and gentle to his parents, and a favorite among his playmates. Bertie Howard was born in Clay Mills, September 14, 1885, and died April 1, 1895. He was a boy of more than ordinary intelligence, always studious, and loved school. During his sickness, which was long and painful, he was patient until the end. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. Bulock of Calmar, last Wednesday and the remains laid to rest in the Bethel (now known as Clay) Cemetery.
Submitted by: Janet A. Brandt
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Clifford Howard
Died February 13, 1931 |
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Clifford Howard, who had been ill the past two weeks at St. Luke's Hospital, Cedar Rapids, passed away Friday morning at 10:30. His body was brought to his home in Onslow that evening. Clifford had been in poor health for the past 12 years, but twas very ambitious and had run the garage in Onslow for the past three years, and had many friends.
Clifford Howard was born in Clay Mills 35 years ago and had spent his life there until the past seven years, when he, with his mother and sisters, came to Onslow, where they have lived since. He leaves his mother and four sisters to mourn his loss; Mrs. Edith Ames, Mrs. Ora Allen, Mrs. Matie Ireland and Mrs. Irma Bickford, four nephews and one niece, and other relatives. He will be missed by many friends in Onslow and his old home, who admired him for his courage to carry on his work while in poor health, but mostly by his mother to whom he had been a faithful son.
The funeral took place in the Presbyterian church Sunday afternoon at two o'clock. Rev. Flett had charge of the service. Music was furnished by Mrs. James Macaulay, Mrs. Howard Willison and Arthur Nfyes. The casket bearers were: Howard Willison, George Sears, Russell Chapman, George French, Floyd Chatterton and Kenneth Kennedy. There was a large attendance, the church and basement and entry being filled. The floral offering were many and beautiful.
Those from out of town who attended were: M. B. Walters and daughter, Mrs. Ada Heningsen, of Dyke, Mr. and Mrs. Purl Walters of Waterloo, Mr. and Mrs. Pockels and Miss Velma Hall of Maquoketa, Miss Lucille Burgess of Stanwood, Mrs. Matie Ireland and son of Cedar Rapids, Mrs. Emma Smith and Mrs. Grace Bickford of Monmouth, Mr. and Mrs. Cal Chase of Scotch Grove.
Mrs. Belle Howard and her daughters desire to thank the many kind friends who assisted them and for the beautiful floral offering.
The body was laid to rest in the Bethel (now known as Clay) cemetery beside his father and two sisters who preceded him.
Submitted by: Janet A. Brandt
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George Franklin Howard
Died August 27, 1908 |
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Frank Howard, mentioned last week as being very sick passed away Wednesday night and his funeral was held Friday at the Bethel church. Mr. Howard leaves a wife and seven children to mourn the loss of a kind husband and a good father. He was an industrious husband who made a comfortable living for his family and will be sorely missed. He had wisely taken $1,000 life insurance. Mrs. Howard is a daughter of W. N. Tippett of Clay Mills, and his family will reside with them for the present.
Submitted by: Janet A. Brandt
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Irma Howard Bickford
October 6, 1907–June 12, 1989 |
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ONSLOW—Funeral services were held for Irma Bickford, 82 of Onslow on Thursday morning, June 15, at the First Presbyterian Church, Onslow. Burial was at Clay Cemetery, rural Onslow. The Rev. Ron Grimes officiated. The Hayden Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Bickford died June 12, 1989 at the Monticello Senior Home, Monticello, where she had lived since October, 1983.
She was born in Clay Township, Jones County on October 6, 1907 to Frank and Belle Howard. She attended Clay Mills county school.
She married Carrell Bickford on November 30, 1927 at Maquoketa. They lived in Onslow, where they owned and operated the Bickford Garage for more than 41 years. Mr. Bickford died in August, 1970.
She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Onslow.
Survivors are: one daughter, Janet (Mrs. Richard) Brandt of Bettendorf, three sons, Arnold of Anamosa; Dale of Onslow and Jimmy of Monticello; 14 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, one daughter, two grandchildren, two brothers and five sisters.
Submitted by: Janet A. Brandt
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Josephine Howard
Died September 30, 1908 |
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Another sad death occurred here last week Wednesday, that of Miss Josie Howard, daughter of Mrs. Frank Howard. Miss Josie was working at R. C. Walters, and was at work until the Saturday before her death. She was a very ambitious girl, and kept up to the last. She died of lung trouble. Her funeral was attended from the Bethel church, on Friday, and her remains laid beside those of her father who preceded her only a few weeks before.
Submitted by: Janet A. Brandt
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Maggie Howard
November 24, 1924 |
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ONSLOW, Ia, Nov 25—Miss Maggie Howard, age 21, died at the home of her mother, Mrs. Belle Howard, in Onslow Monday morning. Miss Howard had been ill for a long time with tuberculosis. She spent eleven months in the sanitorium at Oak Dale, but was discharged in April. She is survived by her mother, one brother, Clifford, and four sisters, Mesdames Arthur Ames and Leo Allen of near Onslow, Mrs. Ireland of Cedar Rapids and Miss Irma at home. Her father and two sisters preceded her in death. The funeral was held from the home this afternoon.
Submitted by: Janet A. Brandt
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Ora Maye Howard
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Funeral services for Mrs. Ora Howard Allen, 52, were held Saturday in the Onslow Presbyterian Church, the Rev. Mr. Schroeder of Dubuque officiating. Mrs. Allen died Thursday at Mercy hospital in Anamosa, after an illness of two years.
Ora Maye Howard was born in Clay Mills, Jones County on Dec. 15, 1893 and died at Mercy Hospital, Anamosa, Iowa, on Aug 15, 1946.
She was the daughter of Frank and Belle Howard. She was united in marriage to Leo Allen, on Feb 9, 1916. Following their marriage their home was established on a farm near Steam Mill Corner.
She is survived by her husband, Leo Allen; one son, Lyle; two grandsons, her mother, Mrs. Belle Howard, and one sister, Mrs. Irma Bickford. Her father, two brothers and four adult sisters preceded her in death.
Mrs. Lyman Thompson, sang two selections accompanied by Mrs. Truman Stanton. Both are of Center Junction.
Pallbearers were George Topping, George French, John Mayberry, John Bramer, Frank Byerly and Ben Warren. Interment was in the family lot in South Mineral cemetery.
Submitted by: Janet A. Brandt
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Stanley R. Howard
Sunday, December 22 1889, Aged 67 Years |
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(Anamosa) Stanley R. Howard was born in Chenning county, N. Y., September 17th, 1822. He remained in New York and married Miss Martha Campbell in the spring of 1855, and in the fall of the same year they came to Iowa and located in Clay township, this county. Here Mr. Howard and his wife labored hard upon a farm for eight years. In 1863 they removed to Monticello where Mr. Howard engaged in the business of buying and shipping grain and stock, being most of the time in partnership with Mr. C. E. Wales. He remained in this business until he retired from active life a few years ago. During the past year and a half Mr. and Mrs. Howard have made their home with their daughter, Mrs. Sam Williams, at Charles City. A few months ago however they removed to Anamosa, where their son Charles is about to embark in business.
The deceased was an upright man of excellent judgment and personal popularity, as evidenced by the fact that he held many offices of trust in the town where he lived during the days of his mature manhood. For more than a year he has gradually declined in health. He anticipated the final summons, and although he found it hard to leave the loving members of his family, yet he stepped upon the shores of the unknown with resolution and peace.
The remains were brought to Monticello, Tuesday morning, where they were conveyed to the residence of Mr. M. W. Herrick, the former home of the deceased. A short funeral ceremony was held, with Rev. Thos. Oliver of the M.E. church officiating. At its conclusion the remains were taken in charge by the members of the Masonic fraternity and conveyed to the cemetery, where they were interred with the ritualistic ceremony of the order. The pall bearers were S. S. Farwell, Jas Davidson, John Lennell, J. A. Chandler, J. S. Houser and H. D. Sherman.
Submitted by: Janet A. Brandt
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Jennie Lorena Hughes Miller
31 July 1887—10 February 1985 |
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Jennie Lorena Miller, age 97, born July 31, 1887, died February 10, 1985 at the Anamosa Care Center. Services are scheduled for Wednesday, 1:30 PM, February 13, 1985 at the Goettach Funeral Home, Anamosa, Iowa.
Rev. Keith Hamilton officiating. Casket bearers are three grandchildren; Charles R. Stivers, Ronald L. Stivers, and Richard A. Stivers, and three great grandchildren; Ronald L. Stivers Jr., Steven R. Stivers, and Michael D. Stivers.
She married Cliff Miller, November 23, 1905. Her husband managed the Morley Elevator, worked as a bank teller in the Morley bank. They operated the local grocery store before moving to their farm where they lived until
1948. After his death she moved to Morley occupying one of the two homes they owned. She worked as a telephone operator until a new modern facility was built that eliminated her job and she retired.
Surviving is their only child; Leola M. (Stivers) Wiese, and great grandchildren; James D. Stivers, Scott C. Stivers, Ryan J. Stivers, Ronda L. Stivers, and Rebecca A. Stivers.
She was preceded in death by her parents, William M. Hughes and Emily J. (Thrap) Bowen; three sisters, Kathryn R. Sampica, Gladys A. Davis, and Nelli V. Wells; two brothers, William L. Hughes and Nelson S. Hughes; and
her husband, Clifford I. Miller. Her interment will be at the Green Center Cemetery, Morley, Iowa.
Written and Submitted by: Charles R. Stivers |
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Mary Hughes Leinen
11 October 1840—18 March 1908 |
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Mrs. Mary Hughes Leinen was born in Galena, Ill., October 11, 1840, and died in the sanitarium at Anamosa, Iowa, March 18, 1908, aged 67 years, 5 months and 7 days. At the age of 5 years she lost her hearing through the effects of scarlet fever. When eight years old she was brought to Anamosa and given a home in the family of Mr. & Mrs. L. (Lewis). N. Perkins. She was made a member of the family and treated as such, but always retained the name of Hughes. At the proper age she entered the school for the deaf, then at Iowa City, and was graduated therefrom at the end of the regular course and was always a great reader.
In 1861 she was married to Mr. Nicholas Leinen, and since that time has lived in or near Anamosa. She was the mother of nine children, five of whom survive her and reside here except for Charles, of Woolson, S.D. and Frank of Mechanicsville. Her husband who is quite feeble and ill was able to be present at the funeral, with the children and grandchildren. About thirty-five years ago Mrs. Leinen sustained a severe injury in a runaway. Blood poison set in and ever since she has been a sufferer. That she might have better care her family placed her in the sanitarium, where everything was done that could be to make her more comfortable, but the poison had too firm a hold on and with her declining years she passed away as above indicated. In her earlier years she became a Christian and died peacefully in the faith.
She was buried from the home of her son Edward, on Friday at 2:00 p.m., Rev. Charles H. Beaver, of the Congregational Church, conducting the services, and the remains were laid to rest in Riverside. The text was found in Colossians 2:2, setting forth the fact that religion is the only enduring bond, that the hearts of the bereaved might be comforted being knit together in love--love for the departed one whose lips are unsealed and whose tongue is unloosed in the glory land beyond.
The choir was composed of Mrs. H..G. A. Harper, Mrs. Arthur Atkinson, Misses Nettie Chadwick, Millie Paul, Lona Alspaugh and T. E. Booth. The pallbearers were John Beam, James Strickel, L. W. Ellis, E. M. Harvey, Sam Alspaugh, A. H. Morey.
Many friends were present and the flowers were very appropriate to the occasion.
We may add that Mr. and Mrs. Perkins, in whose home the deceased was a member, passed away some years ago--Mr. Perkins in 1903, if we remember correctly. He and his wife were among the very first of the pioneers in the early forties, and they were well known and highly esteemed in the vicinity. At one time there were five families of deaf mutes here--Mr. and Mrs. Perkins, Mr. and Mrs. Kimball, Mr. and Mrs. S. A. Lewis, Mr. and Mrs. Hill and Mr. and Mrs. E. (Edmund) Booth. All have passed away, and now the only deaf and dumb lady in the vicinity known to us is Mrs. Geo. Bemrose.
Submitted by: Laura Comley
Source: The Anamosa Eureka, Thursday, March 24, 1908. |
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Nellie Venus Hughes
Mrs. Seth Franklin Wells |
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ANAMOSA—Services for Nellie Venus Wells, 65, of Anamosa, who died Thursday at Albuquerque, NM, will be conducted Tuesday at 1 p.m. in Goettsch funeral home here and at 2 p.m. in the United Brethren church, Morley.
Born June 5, 1885, near Morley, Mrs. Wells spent most of her life in the Morley vicinity. She was a member of the E.U.B church. Her husband, Fred S. Wells died two years ago.
Survivors include nine children, Mrs. Frances Ray, Mrs. Zora Sutthoff, and Gerald all of Cedar Rapids; Millard, Delbert, and Mrs. Lodema Jaeger, all of Anamosa; Kenneth of Morley; Bob of Marion, and Nellie LaVonne Sams of Albuquerque; 18 grandchildren, and two sisters, Mrs. Jennie Miller of Morley and Mrs. Katheryn Sampica of Marion.
Submitted by: Charles R. Stivers
Note: Nellie Venius Hughes, born June 5, 1885 in Morley, IA, died February 22, 1951. She married Seth “Frank” Franklin Wells September 23, 1903 (not "Fred S. Wells" as stated in the obituary). He was born in April 2, 1881, died March 4, 1949. His father was Levi LaRue Wells, born November 7, 1851. His mother was Susan Matilda Axline, born December 28, 1852.
Children born to this union were: Clella V. Francis (Francis Clella) Wells, Zorah Augusta Wells, Denzel Franklin Wells, Millard Erven Wells, Kenneth Kale Wells, Lodema Emajean Wells, Bobbie (Bob) Hughes Wells, Garold William Wells, Donald Parnell Wells, Delbert Milo Wells, Nellie LaVaune Wells (including three stillborn in 1912, 1915, and 1918). (CRS)
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Douglas A. Humphreys
January 18, 1950–March 1, 2008 |
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Douglas A. Humphreys, 58, of Oxford Junction, died Saturday, March 1, 2008, at his home.
A celebration of his life was held on Thursday, March 6, 2008, at 2:00 p.m. at Lahey Funeral Home in Oxford Junction, where friends called from 1:00 p.m. until service time.
Burial was in the Lost Nation Cemetery, Lost Nation, Iowa, with military honors accorded by the American Legion Wapsi Post #473 of Oxford Junction.
Douglas Alan Humphreys was born on January 18, 1950 in Oakland, California, son of Tracy Harry Humphreys and Gatha Marie (Horton) Humphreys.,
He graduated from Richwood High School in Peoria, Illinois and then attended Scott Community College in Davenport, Iowa.
Doug served in the U. S. Marine Corp during the Vietnam War.
He married Vicki Thomas in 1970 in Peoria, Illinois. They later divorced.
Doug owned and operated Doug's Restorations in Davenport from 1998 to 1999.
He is survived by two sons, Dr. Brandon Humphreys and Chad Humphreys, both of Peoria, Illinois, and a sister-in-law, Lynda Humphreys of Lost Nation.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Mike Humphreys on February 17, 2007.
Submitted by: Janet A. Brandt
Source: Midland Times, Wyoming, Iowa, 7 March 2008
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Eliza Hutchinson
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Eliza Hutchinson was born Feb. 2, 1809 in Alsace, France. She came to America with her parents at the age of 18 years. She was married in the year 1839 in New York to Mr. A. F. Hutchinson. Seven children were born to them, four of whom are still living, two boys and two girls. Her husband died in September, 1861. She died March 24, 1895, in Martelle, at the home of her son-in-law, Mr. A. Bowers. She was a member of the Antioch Christian church for thirty-five years. Her trust being in God, her faith was well founded.
The funeral services were conducted by her old pastor, Elder Nathan Potter, of Anamosa, with interment in Norwich cemetery, just north of Martelle.
Nathan Potter
March 25, 1895
Submitted by: Jim Christianson.
Source: Anamosa Eureka, 28 March 1895.
Note: Jim says Eliza's maiden name was likely Waggoner, but that is not proven yet. |
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James Hutton
3 January 1811—25 September 1885 |
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